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[Postcard of Girl Holding Valentine Box]

Postcard of a girl wearing wooden shoes holding a box full of clover and a pink heart. Beside the girl, the message "A love-letter aye, from whom can it be? From the one whom I love, and the one who loves me." Below her feet, the picture is titled, "A Message of True Love." On the back of the postcard, a short missive reads, "Much love for my girl and love for all - Maura." The postcard is addressed to "Miss M. McFaddin 1906 McFaddin Beaumont, Tex."
Date: February 11, 1909
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Postcard
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard of The Shore Road by Norburn]

Postcard of a dirt road traveled by horse-drawn buggies and bicyclists near a body of water. A message typed in purple ink reads, "If you could use a little MONEY just now or later we would be glad to let you have it on our easy payment plan. Our plan has pleased others and may please you. Particulars will be cheerfully given if you will call on the --- TEXAS LOAN COMPANY 601 Pear St., Beaumont, Texas." The postcard is addressed to "Lelia Edwards 1906 McFadden Ave Beaumont, Texas."
Date: February 11, 1909
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Postcard
System: The Portal to Texas History
Shoe (open access)

Shoe

Patent for a shoe that describes the benefit for shoe. Shoe control overall health well-being with its flexibility and support.
Date: September 11, 1906
Creator: Evesson, Martin V. B.
Object Type: Patent
System: The Portal to Texas History
Protractor (open access)

Protractor

Patent for a protractor. Illustration included.
Date: July 11, 1905
Creator: Thomas, William L.
Object Type: Patent
System: The Portal to Texas History
Vapor Burner (open access)

Vapor Burner

Patent for a vapor burner. Illustration included.
Date: July 11, 1905
Creator: Todd, Clarence C.
Object Type: Patent
System: The Portal to Texas History
The Beaumont Enterprise (Beaumont, Tex.), Vol. 8, No. 173, Ed. 1 Tuesday, October 11, 1904 (open access)

The Beaumont Enterprise (Beaumont, Tex.), Vol. 8, No. 173, Ed. 1 Tuesday, October 11, 1904

Daily newspaper from Beaumont, Texas that includes local, state and national news along with extensive advertising.
Date: October 11, 1904
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
The Beaumont Enterprise (Beaumont, Tex.), Vol. 8, No. 143, Ed. 1 Sunday, September 11, 1904 (open access)

The Beaumont Enterprise (Beaumont, Tex.), Vol. 8, No. 143, Ed. 1 Sunday, September 11, 1904

Daily newspaper from Beaumont, Texas that includes local, state and national news along with extensive advertising.
Date: September 11, 1904
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
Hydraulic-Drill (open access)

Hydraulic-Drill

Patent for an improved hydraulic drill to penetrate and bore holes into earth, clay and similar materials, including illustrations.
Date: August 11, 1903
Creator: Higgins, Pattillo
Object Type: Patent
System: The Portal to Texas History
Hydraulic Drill (open access)

Hydraulic Drill

Patent for a hydraulic drill. This invention is a class of drill for deep drilling that delivers water to the bottom of the opening.
Date: August 11, 1903
Creator: Higgins, Pattillo
Object Type: Patent
System: The Portal to Texas History
Reamer for Deep Wells (open access)

Reamer for Deep Wells

Patent for a reamer for deep wells. "This invention provides a reamer for enlarging the bore of wells by progressive action" (line 8-10). Illustration included.
Date: August 11, 1903
Creator: Higgins, Pattillo
Object Type: Patent
System: The Portal to Texas History
Process of Making Artificial Fuel (open access)

Process of Making Artificial Fuel

Patent for process of creating artificial fuel and the resulting product.
Date: March 11, 1902
Creator: Steiner, Robert
Object Type: Patent
System: The Portal to Texas History